Outstanding visit yesterday with Ania as our host! The knowledge she had was impeccable and she was just so much fun to hang out with. We were here for a couple hrs tasting some absolutely beautiful wines!! They make some of the best Sauvignon blanc I've ever had and some incredible reds! The tasting room we sat in (there was 8 in our group) felt like we were at a family home with so much privacy which really made the vibe good! We will definitely be back and look forward to having Ania host us again. Hopefully they will have some crackers we can nibble on!! read more

Gamble Estates - Wineries Near Me - Oakville, California

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We recently spent several hours with Melissa at Gamble. This was our second visit, the last one was over 10 years ago. The facilities are beautiful and the wine tasting experience was very personal and intimate. For instance we brought up Rose and next think you know we are out tasting Rose from the tank (awesome by the way). The wine was very complex right up my alley and we probably ended up buying too much wine (thank you Melissa). We had it shipped and when it arrived, the packaging was first class. Classic Napa reds with wonderful family background. First class through and through, keep it up Tom. read more

Gamble Estates - Tasting the Rose. - Wineries Near Me - Oakville, California

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We felt like family when we visited the winery. We were greeted by the hospitality folks for our tasting. They had lovely white wine for us to start our visit as we took in the vineyard and wine making operation. We had a tour of the grounds and tried a sample from the barrel. We even met the owner who took some time to talk with us about his vineyard. We then went inside to the Tasting room to sample all of the different wines. Tasty reds which weren't too overpowering a definite plus for me since I tend to like more white wines while my husband prefers full bodied reds. This was a happy medium for us. The winery is beautiful and the staff friendly and helpful. We ordered some bottles to have shipped to our home. They arrived without a hitch and even made sure that it wasn't too hot when they shipped them to ensure high quality. Great place and great wines. read more

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Had a great bottle of cab from this winery. It was recommended by one of the sommeliers at Lazy Bear in SF. Hope to one day come by the winery for an in person non COVID tasting. Cheers! read more

Always a great stop !! The new tasting room and winery is stunning. The people are great, kind and helpful. This was a wonderful day to sit and taste and talk with Mr. Tom Gamble !!! Two thumbs up !!! 100%... read more

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My wife and I visited Gamble during an anniversary trip to Napa (and Sonoma. In June - I'm late writing this review). We had heard about Gamble through some friends and they raved about the wines so we managed to make an appointment and visit. As others have written; Ashley met us as we pulled in (on bikes) and greeted us with their Sauvignon Blanc (delicious). Ashley was absolutely wonderful - she did a great job of taking us around, giving us the history of the winery, and going into the details of the wines themselves. (I asked some detailed questions - I'm that guy - and she was able to answer everything I threw at her. Can't say enough about how impressed we were with her and her hospitality.) We really liked the property (beautiful and very well kept) and loved the wines. My wife really enjoyed the Sauv. Blanc, and fell in love with the Paramount (red blend). I'm more of a big Cab guy and their Cabs were delicious. The Cairo....Wow! So....why only four stars? Honestly, it's the prices. Great place, great wines, but just a touch spendy. Yeah - even for Napa. Yes, I get that Screaming Eagle is right around the corner, but let's be honest, ScrEagle prices are just ridiculous and charging because of proximity to their vineyard would be like doubling prices on all Burgundies simply because DRC is there. [off soapbox] Having said all that, we did buy some of the wines because they were good, but I don't see making them a regular part of our purchases for cellaring - too many other options out there for significantly less. YMMV. read more

What an amazing time we had here!! Oh, my word! Ashley was our host and what a doll!! She met us in the parking lot (I know!!!) with their amazing Sauvignon Blanc, and then the fun started! We got a great tour around the winery and heard their amazing story with tons of history and even got to go into the vineyard and learn about the vines. Then back into the winery to a beautiful set table and tasted their incredible Cabernets! This is a private winery so you HAVE to make a reservation. Make sure you ask for Ashley! Thank you so much, Ashley!!! read more

I haven't been to all the wineries in the valley, but of the many I have been to, Gamble is by far my favorite tasting. Book a lunch time appointment (call ahead, visits are by reservation only anyway) and take a sandwich. The patio on a summer day might be the nicest place I can think of to enjoy the afternoon and their wines are the real deal! read more

I first heard about Gamble Family from a recommendation from a winery in Dry Creek. Then I saw on Reddit someone raving about it so we made a reservation and went on a rare day in Napa Valley. We were very glad we did. Melissa was our host and aside from meeting us on the patio as we approached with their Sav Blanc, her hospitality was nothing but perfection. It is a refined experience. The glassware, wine temperature and even the room you taste in carefully set up to enhance the experience. She watched over every detail and this is clear reflection of their wines. All of the wines we tasted were exemplary. Their Cab Franc was easily the best I have ever had. The Paramount (Bordeaux Blend) was also a favorite with the single vineyard cabs also fantastic. Enjoy some of the best wine and experiences Napa has to offer and visit Gamble Family! read more

Hubby found this winery, so we decided to try it. We're always looking for small lot family owned wineries! They have a certain charm about them and their wines!!! Needless to say we loved it and ended up joining!! Ashley helped us and took great care of us!!! It is a by appointment only winery, so definitely call ahead! read more

As mentioned previously this is by appointment only, not because they are stuffy, or snobby simply because they have room for 2 groups at a time only. Quaint I believe is the word. There is nothing more peaceful than going to Gamble with your picnic lunch. Enjoying some lovely white wine and watching the wind blow the vines in the background. Its wonderful. If this was not the best experience i have had at a Vineyard it has to be in the top 3. The wine, and that is what it's all about right, the wine is fantastic. Just simply fantastic. I joined the red only wine club only to hold me over until I can go back. read more

LOVE this winery and every staff member I have interacted with. I joined the wine club online after tasting their "Cairo" Cab at a dinner party. Every interaction since has made me an instant loyalist. There was a bit of a mix up with my first member shipment regarding billing and shipping info (my fault not theirs) which we cleared up quickly over the phone. Even though my mistake created the confusion, Susan sent me a complimentary bottle of Sauvignon Blanc with my shipment as a thank you for my patience. The gesture was very sweet (and unnecessary given my part in it :/) I also was able to visit the winery this past weekend with a friend that was visiting and my boyfriend. Ashley met us outside with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and took us on a tour of the winery (through the production area, walked us through the types of barrels they use, how long different varietals see the Oak for, etc). We got topped off with an additional tasting during the tour. We were then led into the tasting room where it was already set with multiple tastings for our party. Ashley was extremely knowledgeable about the wines and the history of Gamble. She was also extremely personable and it was fun getting to know her a bit and sharing stories as we worked through the tastings. After the standard tastings were done, Ashley also poured a couple limited releases for us. She then asked if there were any others off their list we would like to try and poured those as well. I think we tasted 8 different wines when all was said and done. I loved all the wines. My partners in crime are not as big fans of Cabernet Sauvignon in general, but they still thought the overall experience was phenomenal. We snagged a few bottles, including a magnum of their Syrah for Thanksgiving which we had shipped to my friend's where we will be spending the holiday. Shipping was complimentary. Ashley also added a free wooden gift box to the magnum. Can't say enough great things about this winery. Looking forward to bringing by parents when they come to visit. read more

Great winery with really good wine. Make an appointment here for tasting. We went to Wineapalooza to raise funds for the Jameson Rescue Ranch, excellent party. read more

My wife and I love the Gamble Wines! The Cairo is our favorite, and the two new releases tasted great. We bought a 6 foot tall wine fridge just so we could store our Gamble Cab's! Ania was a wonderful host! She made us feel like old friends as she told us about the Gamble wines and the family history! Thank you Ania and Gamble for helping to make our tenth anniversary weekend unforgettable! read more

Visited on a Saturday with two friends and my wife. Awesome time and great wines. Our wine server was Melissa and she was just spectacular. The G Thomas cab was exceptional and we bought a few bottles along with their Heartblock Sauvingnon Blanc. Great time, great wines and a great host. Will be back for sure and highly recommend. read more

My wife and I had a great visit at Gamble. Ashley gave us the history of the property and allowed us to taste some great wines. The farmhouse tasting room was incredible. Ashley was truly exceptional and we left feeling like we just were tasting wine with a friend. read more

Amazing and dare I say intellectually stimulating wines. Beautiful property. We met w/Tom Gamble the owner, who is a humble farmer steeped w/history in the Napa Valley, and very aware of his winery's place in the world of wine. Making wines that are great w/foods--old world in style. The Sauvignon Blanc is a stunner. Very authentic. read more

I do not have enough positive things to say about Gamble. We had a 10am tasting on a Saturday morning and started with their Heart Block Sauvignon Blanc while touring the wine making facility (which was gorgeous). Our glasses were topped off and we hopped in a vintage land cruiser with Kristin to tour the vineyard. With each stop we got to see a new piece of the vineyard, different grapes, and drink the wine produced from those very vines! The farm is beautiful and Kristin was warm, extremely knowledgeable, and a pleasure to spend a few hours with. While driving around Tom Gable's house, we got to actually meet him as he had returned home from farming that morning. The whole experience was so special and unique--I can't say enough about how magical the vineyard tour and tasting is. AND their wine is SO good. Sharing the same terroir as Screaming Eagle (and at a fraction of the cost) their wine is WELL worth it. Can't wait for my next trip! read more

This was an incredible experience. We were met by Ashley even before we made it to the door of the winery. What a welcome! The wines were not only terrific but her knowledge of the history of the winery was awesome. I love the educational part of wine tasting. It was such a pleasant surprise as we knew her from her previous position at Jessup cellars and now we find her at another great winery, Gamble. This is a must do experience and Ashley is definitely the one to make it the special memory that Napa is all about. read more

This review is very late from our initial visit to the winery, but as club members, I cannot express how wonderful the Gamble Family is for the wine community! Our first visit was part of a day tour set-up by a local transportation company and it set the bar for all of our other winery visits. The grounds and vineyards are beautiful. We were greeted with a glass of the HeartBlock and were immediately hooked. After a tour of the facilities, we were seated at a beautiful dining table for our tasting. There was not one wine that I didn't find fabulous. We became members that day and have since received many amazing wines and fun gifts from Gamble. I highly recommend the membership as the wines are not easily located outside of Napa, if at all. Living in Seattle, we don't get down to the winery as often as we'd like but we recently made plans to attend the April members only event. Can't wait! read more